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Looking for a smith
DeaconKC:
Okay, looking for a smith to cut the barrel and reattach the front sight on a 1872 RM Opentop conversion. I don't want to wait for 2 years to get the assembly back, so one who is reasonably honest on his estimates. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Abilene:
Send the barrel to Coffinmaker! I'm pretty sure he still has a hacksaw. :)
But also, have you considered posting a "for trade" ad? You never know.
Major 2:
Mike is great idea, "if" he still has his shingle out.
Should that not be the case, Gary Barnes @ http://cartridgeconversion.com
Or you could order a Barrel from VTI or Cimarron and have a both the 7 1/2 and a 5 1/2 "
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DeaconKC:
I didn't think about da Coffin man. Was trying to avoid paying almost $200 for the barrel from VTI or Cimarron. The swap is a good idea.
Abilene:
I wouldn't think anyone would need a shingle if you just send them the barrel. Is this an octagon barreled '51? If so, replacing the front sight is much easier than a blade.
Edit to add: $200? You don't need to buy another ejector assembly, just swap it over. I see barrel price is $181 at VTI, $137 at Cimarron. Although how much you wanna bet neither has it in stock. You going for 4 3/4 or 5 1/2? If you do cut it you could even take it down to the ejector housing which would be 4 1/4.
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